Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Jeddah travel guide

Jeddah Tourism | Jeddah Guide

You're Going to Love Jeddah

With a population of 2,87 million, Jeddah is the largest city in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jeddah has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Jeddah

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spears - InterContinental Jeddah (Al Kurnaysh Rd) and Al Ferdaus - InterContinental Jeddah (Al Kurnaysh Rd, Al-Hamra'a) are great picks.

When to visit Jeddah

Jeddah in February
Estimated hotel price
$271
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jeddah in February
Estimated hotel price
$271
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jeddah in July, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jeddah, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Jeddah

Plane

When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jeddah from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 25h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car hire from Mecca, which is about 66 km from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Budget and Final Rentals, among others, in Mecca.

Plane

When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jeddah from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 25h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car hire from Mecca, which is about 66 km from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Budget and Final Rentals, among others, in Mecca.

Airports near Jeddah

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Airlines serving Jeddah

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,713 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,683 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,464 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,553 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,842 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,535 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,391 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (439 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,075 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jeddah

From 5-star hotels such as the Joudyan Jeddah Red Sea Mall to great affordable options like the Ewaa Express Hotel - Alrawda, Jeddah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $323 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include DoubleTree by Hilton Jeddah Al Andalus Mall and Taj Al Worood Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jeddah, with prices from $44 to $553 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Jeddah are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jeddah

Most booked hotels in Jeddah

Jeddah Hilton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$273+
Joudyan Jeddah Red Sea Mall
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$213+

Hiring a car in Jeddah

Hiring a car in Jeddah costs $102 per day, on average, or $407 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Jeddah, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Jeddah costs $102 per day, on average, or $407 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Jeddah, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.